David Bellows
Weston, FL
Work Experience
Relief Veterinarian 2023 - Present
Veterinarian
Better Vet Mobile 2022-2023
On-Site Diagnosis and Treatment: Conducting thorough physical examinations of animals on-site, diagnosing a wide range of health issues, and providing immediate treatment or stabilization.
Vaccination and Preventive Care: Administering vaccinations, anti-parasitic treatments, and other preventive care on-site to maintain animal health and prevent disease transmission.
Client Education: Educating pet owners on preventive care, nutritional requirements, and behavior management to ensure the well-being of their pets.
Emergency Response: Providing urgent care and emergency response in various locations, administering first aid, and stabilizing animals for transport to full-service veterinary hospitals if necessary.
Portable Equipment Operation: Operating portable diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound and portable X-ray machines to perform immediate diagnostics.
Veterinarian
Pet Express 2021-2022
In-Clinic Diagnostics and Treatment: Utilizing in-house laboratory and imaging equipment to diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatments, and monitor the progress of treatment plans.
Surgical Procedures: Performing surgical procedures such as spaying, neutering, and other soft tissue or orthopedic surgeries in a well-equipped surgical suite.
Dental Care: Providing dental exams, cleanings, extractions, and other dental care to prevent or treat oral health issues in animals.
Chronic Disease Management: Monitoring and managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or arthritis, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to maintain the animal's quality of life.
Client Consultations: Conducting consultations with pet owners to discuss their pet's health, treatment options, and preventative care strategies.
Staff Supervision and Training: Overseeing veterinary technicians and other clinic staff, ensuring they are properly trained and adhere to clinic protocols and standards.
Veterinarian
Hometown Animal Hospital and Dental - Weston, FL June 2012 to August 2021
I Have worked in the veterinary field my whole life. Before going to veterinary school I worked as a sales rep as a veterinarian pharmaceutical sales rep.
The last nine years of practicing medicine I have been fortunate enough to be able to practice highest quality medicine while growing my veterinary professional skill. I enjoy a highly active environment and interacting with clients to achieve maximum patient compliance.
My goal is to continue to be able to practice highest quality medicine in a professional environment and continue to help out the four legged friends.
Job Duties not limited to:
Dentistry- Fortunately, I have had the ability to be mentored by Jan Bellows who is a board certified veterinary dentist. Due to this I was able to be exposed endless amounts of dental training. Throughout this process I was also enrolled in the dental residency program.
Mastered dental procedures.
Full mouth canine feline extraction, radiograph interpretation, Bi-lateral mandibulectomy, rostral mandibulectomy, en bloc, endodontics, orthodontics, oral masses, oral nasal fistulas.
I have also mastered performing both abdominal ultrasound and echocardiograms. I have a special interest in internal medicine (focused greatly on CT/MRI scans) I have a strong interest in this field and enjoy the complication and challenges that come along with solving these cases. Surgery (soft tissue, spay, neuter)
Production:
Last year produced over 1 million in sales.
Membership in Scientific and Professional organizations: Florida veterinary medical association (FVMA)
Broward county veterinary medical association (BCVMA)
Education
DVM degree
St. George's University June 2007 to 2011
BS in business management degree
University of Central Florida June 1998 to 2003
Skills
•Internal medicine
•Animal Care
•Hospital Experience
•Medical imaging
•Sonography
•Hospital experience
•Mentoring
•Sales